Service Care Legal are currently recruiting for an Education Lawyer to join a local authority in the South London area. This role is heavily focused on education law, with a particular emphasis on school closures and amalgamations. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal advice and representation across the council on these sensitive and complex matters.

ROLE: Education Lawyer
LOCATION: South London
CONTRACT: 3 months (with likely extension), 35 hours per week
RATE: £50ph LTD (£44.51ph PAYE inc. holiday pay, £39.72ph PAYE exc. holiday pay)
OFFICE ATTENDANCE: Required once per fortnight

The Role

Provide expert legal advice on all matters relating to education law, with a strong focus on school closures, reorganisations, and amalgamations
Draft and review legal documents related to school restructuring
Advise on legislative changes and case law relevant to school operations and governance
Represent the council in legal proceedings and public inquiries related to education matters
Collaborate with internal departments and senior officers to support strategic educational objectives
Maintain relationships with stakeholders including schools, legal bodies, and external organisations

Role Requirements

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FILEX
Extensive experience in education law, particularly school closures and restructuring
Familiarity with relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and local government frameworks
Proven ability to manage complex education cases with minimal supervision
Experience within a local authority or public sector setting is highly desirable
Some experience in employment law may be beneficial but is not the primary focus of this role

If this role is of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley at 01772 208969 or send your updated CV to Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. Referrals are welcome and may be eligible for a £250 reward.

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